Chapter 399: Party Time (2) (1/2)

It was currently night-time, and the dome hovering over the sky turned into a darker tint of green, shining dim light on the city below.

But, indeed, below the glowing dome was an even more magnificent light-show formed of several miniature lights, like a compact cluster of stars shining in the sky. Flashing lights filled the streets, beaming from every angle all refracting on the many reflective surfaces.

The skyscrapers stood tall, the flying cars zoomed through the skies and near the roads making all sorts of sounds that added to the city's bustling ambience.

Compared to the mornings, the streets were filled with people on the sidewalk and an unusually high number of drunks aimlessly wandering in and out of bars, that along with couples that wanted to enjoy the nighttime air.

And through the crowds, six figures made their way through the darkness with a casual demeanour and a clear purpose in mind.

And that purpose led them into a grand hotel, five glowing golden stars proudly displayed upon its facade. Yet, before entering, one man stood out from the rest, looking keenly at the sky before smiling and shaking his head, entering along with his friends.

And after they got past the counter, they made it towards a magnificent door etched in gold towards the center of the bottom floor.

'My lord, Joker, I hear footsteps outside the door…'

'Don't worry mammon, it is I. I'm going to use the key, so don't be startled upon our entry.'

'Yes my lord! Understood!'

The door slowly opened without a single creek, revealing a dark yet spacious room. However, for them, the darkness posed no problems as their night vision made what lied within more than clear.

It was a house like any other, and the fanciness matched even their own, rather rich households which were very impressive. It was fully decorated in gold and silver, many paintings hung on the walls and furniture all aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Yet, despite all of that, what grabbed their attention most was the long table at the center with eating utensils neatly set, and light from classical candles upon the middle.

'Greetings my lord…' Those three words were the first thing he heard upon entry, and directly ahead of him was the figure of a young, completely unknown man that Moby immediately recognized.

'Greetings to you as well mammon, I assume all the arrangements are set up? Things look excellent so far from what I can see…'

'Yes, my lord! All is ready! Even the last-minute adjustments you proposed!'

'Excellent…' He smiled, closing the doors behind him, ensuring they were locked before he turned on the actual lights of the room.

'...'

'Mammon, raise your head, why do you still keep it low?'

'M-my lord— am— am I allowed to gaze upon your true face? I've only seen you in a mask prior…'

'Yes, I allow you,' His smile grew bright, and a hint of a chuckle emerged from under his expression as he watched the mammon slowly, and nervously raise his head, only to be met with eyes as deep and expansive as the very oceans.

'My lord— You're— Moby Kane!? The Hero— I— I would have never assumed so in a million years! You were the last person I thought of in my mind.'

'Oh, well, I hope you were not disappointed,' He inwardly laughed.

'No— No! Not at all my lord! This… this is incredible! The sheer providence to be able to so easily fool everyone is incredible!'

The mammon began to crumble, shaking uncontrollably. His reaction was just as Moby expected, no, it may have gone even further beyond, but now, Moby had no time for such distractions.

'Enough of that mammon, on your two feet!' He ordered, and his minion immediately did as he was told.

'Yes my lord!'

'Is this room fully secured?'